My Personal TaoTronics Review

Discussion in 'LED Aquarium Lighting' started by Kevin3884, Mar 21, 2012.

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  1. Kevin3884

    Kevin3884 Tassled File Fish

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    3 should be plenty :)
     
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  2. RedGambit

    RedGambit Giant Squid

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    Kevin have you found any par readings on the fixture that you have? Or even from the vendor? I looked for a while and couldnt find any on this specific fixture. A local is gonna lend me a par meter if I cant find any soon.
     
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  3. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    Gambit you can PM BarbianJ. I am pretty sure he has the par numbers.
     
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  4. ivanbosk

    ivanbosk Feather Duster

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    I've got a redsea 130. would one of these be overkill for softies/lps?
     
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  5. ravensix

    ravensix Fire Worm

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    I would say it should be fine. The light is supposed to cover an area of 2' by 2'
     
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  6. ivanbosk

    ivanbosk Feather Duster

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    Since new pc's are $80 or so, replacing them 1-2 times a year it seems like the tao tao would be a good value, even if it only lasts 2 years!
     
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  7. ravensix

    ravensix Fire Worm

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    Thats my thoughts. I currently have it on my 20 gal about 12" off the water. So far all my corals love it.
     
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  8. Captainreef

    Captainreef Plankton

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    I want to thank everyone for this post. I have been debating on these lights for about 3 months now. I just order them and can’t wait for their arrival. I will be replacing my current 360W PC set up that I have had good success with growing some Zoo’s and LPS I also have a couple of chalice corals. Dose any have any advice on acclimating my current coral to these lights?
     
    Captainreef, May 12, 2012
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  9. needmorecowbell

    needmorecowbell Torch Coral

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    I know someone who measured the par in his tank, here are the readings if you want a nice comparison with the post above..[​IMG]
     
    needmorecowbell, Jun 7, 2012
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  10. SteelerMike

    SteelerMike Feather Duster

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    Are those good PAR readings?... sorry, not really sure what numbers you are shooting for.
     
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